[jamato8]

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Originally Posted by woof07 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Wouldn't that compromise the signal somehow?

It could add jitter. I don't think I would want to go through a converter back into an optical that again is changed to an electrical signal.

 

[EFN]

emmm I hate to rain on the parade...but since this seems to be a regular gathering place for H120/140 owners...I thought I'd share this:

Yeah, those are "iModded" H140. They sound so good I may actually abandon my PCM1793 DAC......and pours mud into my plan to acquire a D10.

 

[jamato8]

How does it look when put back together? I don't think anyone's parade is rained on but I can understand your excitement.

 

[EFN]

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Originally Posted by jamato8 /img/forum/go_quote.gif How does it look when put back together?

Emmm they looked normal without any hint of strain to the joints. But they DO sound different

 

[wuwhere]

That is some serious mod.

 

[jamato8]

I guess you are using a 40gb or 60gb hard drive? There wouldn't be enough room to do this and use a 120gb hard drive. You could also use some 47uf Black Gate 6.3 HiQ nonpolar, which are the best of this type I have used and they are small.

 

[immtbiker]

Wow!
That could epitomize the expression that "good things come in small packages".

 

[EFN]

Jama:
I am using the iPod Photo 1.8" IDE 60GB.

The caps used the roomy space between the jacks so I don't see how they can intercede with the HDD. In this instance I used bigger gauge wires (0.6mm pure silver). But if you use anything below 0.3 insulated wires space should be aplenty. In fact I noticed the H140 also have some more space for caps at the bottom.

Yes I have used BGs very extensively before. And also I have circulated from the gigantic Mundorf ZN series to V-Caps and now going small caps again. After testing Nichicon MUSE and Elnas, I have found that the Elna SILMIC/Cerafine to be in a class of their own. Hands down "better" than any BGs I have used before


immtbiker:
Yep, miracles do come in tiny packages

 

[jamato8]

With the 120gb hard drive, which is a zif, you have to use an adapter so the area where the caps are is where the end of the hard drive ends up.

So these are the decoupling caps for the output that you replaced?

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

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Originally Posted by jamato8 /img/forum/go_quote.gif With the 120gb hard drive, which is a zif, you have to use an adapter so the area where the caps are is where the end of the hard drive ends up. So these are the decoupling caps for the output that you replaced?

My zif to ide adapters (bought 2 for a spare) should be here any day now, and then I'll start looking for the 120gb HD. Where did you buy yours and how much did it cost?

 

[jamato8]

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Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif My zif to ide adapters (bought 2 for a spare) should be here any day now, and then I'll start looking for the 120gb HD. Where did you buy yours and how much did it cost?

I got mine on ebay. I paid around 150 plus shipping, I think. I will look at my account. I have two 140's with the 120gb drives and one with the 40gb.

Edit: No I paid 133 and here is the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=380093477334

Here is the current price and availability: http://cgi.ebay.com/Toshiba-120GB-MK...d=p4634.c0.m14

I have purchased twice from this company with good results.

BTW, after this many hours I am still hearing good changes. I am surprised as I didn't think the D10 would have a long burn-in process and yes, I am comparing to other amps so it isn't my "head" doing the changes.

 

[clasam]

Hey guys...now that we've all had a chance to play with opamps, I wanted to know:

Which opamps do you consider the most balanced/neutral?

Which opamps do you consider to be most detailed/revealing?

I've noticed that the D10 smoothes over mid-range detail a bit more than I'd like, at least with the 8656 + bypass, 4841-2 + 708s, TLE 2082 + bypass & LT1364 + 708s

 

[woof37]

Quote:

Originally Posted by EFN /img/forum/go_quote.gif emmm I hate to rain on the parade...but since this seems to be a regular gathering place for H120/140 owners...I thought I'd share this: Yeah, those are "iModded" H140. They sound so good I may actually abandon my PCM1793 DAC......and pours mud into my plan to acquire a D10.

Dude...did your DAP eat a triple cheeseburger or something?

 

[jamato8]

Quote:

Originally Posted by clasam /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey guys...now that we've all had a chance to play with opamps, I wanted to know: Which opamps do you consider the most balanced/neutral? Which opamps do you consider to be most detailed/revealing? I've noticed that the D10 smoothes over mid-range detail a bit more than I'd like, at least with the 8656 + bypass, 4841-2 + 708s, TLE 2082 + bypass & LT1364 + 708s

The D10 picks up on detail but requires burn-in time. How many hours do you have on your D10?

I am using the stock opamp and the 8656 as buffers. The stock configuration is also very good, in my opinion.

 

[Luca T]

Guys which is the difference between the Iriver H120 and H320?

Why does someone say that they use memory card inside it? Can we use both with it or is it modded?